Photography Assistant
Photography Assistant
Dotdash Meredith
Des Moines, IA
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Job Title
Photography Assistant
Job Description
Photography Assistants help photographers setup, execute, and move photoshoots in the studio and on location. Photo Assistants must be passionate about photography and willing to learn. Assisting the Art and Prop departments is also necessary. Responsibilities include:
50% - Setup / Teardown of Photography Sets
35% - Assisting Photographers / Studio Organization
15% - Commercial Photography
Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.
Education
Photography Degree - Experience and Portfolio may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience
Internship in photography or previous experience assisting photographers is a plus.
Specific Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.
The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees
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Photography Assistant
Job Description
Photography Assistants help photographers setup, execute, and move photoshoots in the studio and on location. Photo Assistants must be passionate about photography and willing to learn. Assisting the Art and Prop departments is also necessary. Responsibilities include:
- Setup and teardown of photography sets. This includes lighting equipment, camera equipment, and photography props.
- Fill in for photographers on shoot days.
- Organize studio bays before and after each shoot.
- Assist Photographers / Prop Stylists / Art Directors during the day.
50% - Setup / Teardown of Photography Sets
35% - Assisting Photographers / Studio Organization
15% - Commercial Photography
Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.
Education
Photography Degree - Experience and Portfolio may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience
Internship in photography or previous experience assisting photographers is a plus.
Specific Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Must be a self starter, have good organizational skills, and be willing to work flexible hours.
- Must have a positive attitude and be willing to take direction from others.
- Must be able to lift and move heavy objects such as C-stands or surfaces.
- Must be able to use Capture One and Photoshop efficiently.
It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com.
The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology -
Industries
Book and Periodical Publishing
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